2010

Year: 2010

Month: ALL

Olivers Mount is real racing

29 September 2010 by Stephen Orme

I have been a real fan of racing at Scarborough since I found it some 8 years ago and do not miss a race. My only disappointment has been the lack of sidecar entries. I was really pleased to see Adam child entered and monitored his progress and was pleased for him. He has said that he will be back for more. Well Mr Child I shall be watching out for you and if you don’t turn up expect some...

Charlie Cox laughs off Formula One link

29 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

BBC MotoGP commentator Charlie Cox has laughed off rumours linking him with a surprise switch to the Beeb’s Formula One team in 2011. According to recent speculation, the BBC will axe current...

Valentino Rossi not pushed to Ducati by Jorge Lorenzo’s form

29 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi was not pressurised into moving to Ducati for 2011 because of the impressive form of Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo. That’s the opinion of Aussie legend Mick Doohan, who won the world 500cc...

Data sharing to return at Yamaha in 2011

29 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha will abolish its controversial ban on the sharing of data in its factory team for 2011. There will be no technical secrets between Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies next season, with both open to...

Josh Brookes at Silverstone BSB

28 September 2010 by greenbean1963

My kids Rosie and Nathan with Josh Brookes. What a nice guy. Excellent day.

Haslam talks new BMW WSB deal

28 September 2010 by Michael Guy

As reported in this weeks MCN, Leon Haslam will race the BMW S1000RR in the 2011 World Superbike Championship. The 27 year old Brit will join the German team to ride alongside Australian veteran Troy...

Scott Redding signs new Moto2 deal

28 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Scott Redding has signed a new two-year with the Marc VDS Racing squad, MCN can reveal. The highly rated Gloucestershire rider clinched a deal for 2011 and ’12 last weekend before he embarked on the...

Valentino Rossi expects tough weekend in Japan

28 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Valentino Rossi has said he is anticipating another tough physical challenge in this weekend’s Japanese MotoGP clash at the Twin Ring Motegi. The Italian continues to be...

Win tickets to BSB showdown at Oulton Park

28 September 2010 by MCN

It’s the final countdown to the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship triple-header season finale at Oulton Park on 8/9/10 October as the six Title Fighters prepare for the title-deciding round...

Haslam to BMW

28 September 2010 by MCN

Alstare Suzuki has released Leon Haslam from his contract, meaning the Brit is free to sign for BMW’s World Superbike factory team in 2011. The decision came after Suzuki could not confirm the...

Kev Coghlan targets Moto2 for 2011

27 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

British rider Kev Coghlan is hoping he can secure a full-time switch to the Moto2 world championship in 2011. The 22-year-old is currently second in the Spanish Moto2 series having won two races and...

Loris Capirossi fit for 2010 run-in

27 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Italian Loris Capirossi has been declared fit to return to action at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix at the Twin Ring Motegi. The 37-year-old was forced to miss the previous round at the Motorland...

Key meetings to decide Suzuki 2011 strategy

27 September 2010

Several key meetings will take place in Japan ahead of this weekend’s Twin Ring Motegi race to determine the future racing strategy of Suzuki. The Japanese factory has refused to confirm it will...

Rhys and Josh Brookes

27 September 2010 by tunneldave

My son, Rhys, with Josh Brookes at Silverstone BSB.

When Billy met Sam

26 September 2010 by Phil Duffy

Hi MCN, I thought I would send these two pictures that I took today at Silverstone straight after Sam Lowes was confirmed as British Supersport Champion for 2010. Billy McConnell came into the garage...

Silverstone BSB: Ellison takes race 2 win

26 September 2010 by James Keen

Swan honda rider James Ellison won the second race in today’s British Superbike round at Silverstone. Ryuichi Kiyonari finished second for HM Plant Honda, with his team mate Josh Brookes in...

Imola WSB: Checa takes double win, Biaggi claims title

26 September 2010 by James Keen

Althea Racing Ducati rider Carlos Checa won the second race today at this weekend’s Imola World Superbike clash. But fifth place and a did-not-finish for Leon Haslam (Alstare Suzuki) are enough...

Silverstone BSB: Rutter takes race 1 win

26 September 2010 by James Keen

Ridersmotorcycles.com rider Michael Rutter took the win in race 1 at this weekend’s Silverstone British Superbike round. HM Plant Honda rider Josh Brookes started from pole but finished in second...

Imola WSB: Checa victorious in race 1

26 September 2010 by James Keen

Althea Racing Ducati rider Carlos Checa claimed victory in race 1 at this weekend’s World Superbike clash in Imola. DFX Corse rider Lorenzo Lanzi finished in second place, with Noriyuki Haga in third...

Rea suffers fractured scaphoid and collarbone, but still wants to race

25 September 2010 by Michael Guy

$Rea suffers fractured scaphoid and collarbone, but still wants to race$

Jonathan Rea is nursing a fractured left scaphoid bone in his wrist and a fractured left collarbone after crashing his Hannspree Ten Kate Honda in wet conditions during Superpole One. The 23 year old...

Silverstone BSB: Brookes quickest in roll for pole

25 September 2010 by James Keen

HM Plant Honda rider Josh Brookes is on pole for tomorrow’s Silverstone BSB race after finishing fastest in today’s roll for pole session. Brookes said: “I’m feeling comfortable and looking forward to...

Imola WSB: Sykes on pole

25 September 2010 by James Keen

Kawasaki Racing Team rider Tom Sykes will start on pole for tomorrow’s Imola WSB clash after topping the time sheets in this afternoon’s superpole session. Fellow Brit and Alstare Suzuki rider Leon...

Haga to Aprilia in 2011

25 September 2010 by Michael Guy

Noriyuki Haga will ride a factory supported Aprilia RSV4 in 2011. MCN has learned that a deal has been put in place to run Haga in a one man team run by the current DFX Ducati squad. The team is...

Road race photos

24 September 2010 by joe mccrystal

Just a couple of photos I’ve taken at various road race meetings in County Antrim throughout the year.

Michael Rutter at Silverstone

24 September 2010 by Mazza69

Michael Rutter and I first thing before free practice in his garage at Silverstone. Not many spectators for the free practice which I feel is a real shame.

Imola WSS: Sofuoglu from Laverty at the end of day one

24 September 2010 by Michael Guy

World Supersport championship leader Kenan Sofuoglu made a strong start to his weekend by securing provisional pole position at Imola. The Turkish rider finished a significant 0.882 seconds ahead of championship rival Eugene Laverty. Brit Chaz Davies was fifth onboard his BE1 Triumph with Gino Rea down in ninth – 1.737 seconds off the pace. 1 54 K. SOFUOGLU TUR HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda...